Eiliko robot toy maker to hire outside security firm after insecure device report

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Eiliko, a small AI-powered robot charm that clips onto bags, was found to have serious security flaws that exposed owners' conversations. Researchers showed hackers could read full transcripts of what users told the toy, despite its assurance that secrets were safe. The Verge and security researcher Sammy Azdoufal spent more than a month trying to reach the company, including emailing its CEO and founder, Shaw Yeung, without response. The manufacturer, Energize Lab, has now broken its silence and says it will hire an independent security firm. Its initial response, however, has been viewed as falling short of what the situation calls for.

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